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Oct. 16, 2020

Associated Press: Hospitalizations at new high, positivity rate up in Missouri

The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus in Missouri reached a record high Thursday. AP News talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about how Saint Luke's rural hospitals are seeing surges just as much as the metropolitan hospitals.
Oct. 16, 2020

KMBC: Push is on for people to get flu shots as pandemic continues

As COVID hospitalizations continue to rise across the KC area, KMBC talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about why the flu shot and testing are even more important this flu season.
Oct. 16, 2020

Kansas City Star: KC hospitals ‘bursting at the seams’ with record numbers of COVID-19 patients

As Saint Luke's sees record high COVID cases, the Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about why it's more crucial than ever the Kansas City area takes the COVID pandemic seriously.
Oct. 15, 2020

KSHB: COVID-19 infects rural communities, former teacher shares experience battling virus

Connie Olmstead lives in Trenton, Missouri and tested positive for COVID-19 on Sept. 2, after being exposed to the virus through her husband.

Oct. 15, 2020

KMBC: People with SAD may find it intensifies with changing seasons, pandemic

People with seasonal affective disorder could have a more difficult winter ahead. A psychotherapist explains how the pandemic may have a magnifying effect on SAD.
Oct. 15, 2020

KCUR: Missouri's high coronavirus rate has White House recommending universities test students before Thanksgiving Break

KCUR talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd, infectious disease physician with Saint Luke's Health System, about how students going home for Thanksgiving could spread the virus.
Oct. 13, 2020

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Joins the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance as a Key Strategic Partner and Charter Member

The Cardiometabolic Center Alliance (CMCA), founded by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute is pleased to announce the addition of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center as Key Strategic Partner and Charter Member.
Oct. 13, 2020

KSHB: Leawood cancer survivor makes care packages for other cancer patients

A Leawood cancer survivor was honored with the Susan G. Komen "Woman of Action" award earlier this year for her work helping ease the pain of other cancer patients.
Oct. 13, 2020

KSHB: Will increased demand cause a flu shot shortage? Experts say unlikely

Demand for the flu shot is up 15% this year, according to a recent Reuters poll. KSHB talked to Saint Luke's chief pharmacy officer to see if there will be enough supply to go around.